Director, Gas and Power

AES; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Gas and Power to lead category strategy, contracting, and supplier partnerships across Renewables & Power projects. This role requires coordinating with project teams to secure safe, timely, cost-efficient equipment and services, with extensive gas/power experience and proven leadership.

The ideal candidate will drive supplier relationships, manage procurement processes, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business, Administration or Engineering or other technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of gas and power-related experience.
• 5+ years managing a team.
• Strong negotiations skills with contract negotiation experience.
• Financial knowledge for cash-flow evaluation (IRR, NPV).
• Ability to build consensus from diverse opinions in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas-generation contracting efforts across AES’ Renewables & Power businesses; negotiate strategic supply agreements and lead a team to ensure safe, timely supply of equipment.
• Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with equipment vendors; develop a robust purchasing strategy incl. preferred vendors, pricing, terms and conditions.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class sourcing and procurement processes for new generation projects, major maintenance, and tech improvements.
• Develop and maintain understanding of technology trends, energy market forces, and supplier road maps.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams to implement the unified strategy for timely equipment delivery.
• Review PO claims and contracts for policy conformance; remediate defects and delivery problems with suppliers.
• Work with project teams to define sourcing strategies, explore alternate sources, consolidate requirements, and seek cost savings.

Skills

Gas & Power Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Team Leadership

Strategic Purchasing

Vendor Management

Financial Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

MS Office / Quickbase

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Engineering

10+ years gas & power experience

5+ years managing a team

Tools

MS Office Suite

Quickbase

Procurement Software

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry. Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adaptingto change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

AES is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing – Gas and Power to establish and lead the gas and power categories within the Strategic Sourcing function. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, this position will be responsible for developing AES strategy around gas and fuel cell equipment purchasing to support the AES Renewables & Power business, leading contracting efforts with suppliers and collaborating with project teams to ensure the safe and timely supply of reliable equipment and services at optimal cost and quality to AES projects.

The ideal candidate will be capable of coordinating and collaborating with multiple teams across AES, be proactive in project team meetings, and take responsibility for ensuring the successful purchase of equipment to support our gas and power project pipeline. Prior experience in gas and fuel cell project development and/or construction, business development, and other areas of the gas and power sector strongly preferred.

This position will be ideally based in Louisville, CO. AES provides a flexible working environment, and remote work is possible with approval of location. Limited travel will also be required (~30%).

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead gas-generation contracting efforts across AES’ Renewables & Power businesses; develop and negotiate strategic supply agreements and lead a team to ensure safe and timely supply of equipment
• Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with equipment vendors and develop a robust purchasing strategy including preferred vendors, pricing, terms and conditions
• Establish and maintain best-in-class sourcing and procurement processes for new generation projects, major maintenance projects, and technology improvements to exploit the advantages of the global supply base
• Develop and maintain an understanding of technology trends, energy market forces, cost trends and supplier technology road maps
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams to implement the unified strategy as defined to deliver equipment in a safe and timely manner
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to organizational policy and monitor and remediate defects and delivery problems with suppliers
• Work with project and procurement teams to define sourcing strategies, including the exploration of alternate sources of supply, consolidation of requirements and equipment across AES businesses, alternative solutions or technologies, cost avoidance, standardization, etc.
• Foster collaborative partnerships, internally and externally, to ensure achievement of Strategic Sourcing and AES company goals

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business, Administration or Engineering or other technical field from accredited entity.
• Minimum 10 years of gas and power-related experience
• 5+ years managing a team
• Strong negotiations skills with contract negotiation experience
• Financial knowledge for cash-flow evaluation of a project (cost of capital, IRR, NPV)
• Demonstrated success working to develop consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and sometimes ambiguous multi-cultural environment
• Well-developed supplier network and ability to build and leverage strategic partnerships
• Knowledge and experience with sourcing/procuring power plant/utility equipment, services and construction
• Experience in developing Total Cost of Ownership and other business models
• Proficient with MS Office suite, Quickbase, and other software systems
• Experience in supplier qualification and supplier development

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $183,000 and $238,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus and long term compensation. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.